Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Called: Architecture Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Doctoral Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$60,610

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary do

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Microphones
  • Televisions
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Multimedia projectors
  • Teleconference equipment

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk Revit
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Sakai CLE

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
design
building and construction
Arts and Humanities
English language
music, dance, visual arts, drama, or sculpture
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Communications
multimedia

Education

  • 45% Doctoral degree
  • 20% Professional degree
  • 14% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

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Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Architectural & Civil Drafters

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Independence
  • Initiative
  • Self Control
  • Persistence

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary across the country typically make.

$29.14 / hour
$60,610 /year

Entry Level

$50.85 / hour
$105,770 /year

Median Level

$83.84 / hour
$174,390 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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